Blog | Phebe Brako-Owusu, LMFT

Marriage Monday: The Art of Listening and Being Present

Communication is the key to any good partnership or relationship. If you are not communicating with your spouse, then you are missing out...

Marriage Monday: Fighting Fair

I'm a firm believer that the best marriages are built on friendship. Your relationship should be a safe haven and your partner should...

I want to go to therapy. Where do I start?

We’ve seen some of our TV faves go to therapy. Molly from Insecure called up her therapist when things got rough in Mexico in Season 4. ...

Going to Therapy is not a Family Betrayal

Silence and secrets have a place in most families and in many immigrant families, the need for secrecy can come from things like fear of...

MARRIAGE MONDAY: To Date or Not to Date?

To Date of course! But when was the last time you actually planned and had a date? When we are newly in love, it definitely comes easier...

Marriage Monday: Being Kind

Talking about kindness in relationships may seem like a no-brainer. But ask yourself the last time you were intentionally kind to your...

Marriage Monday: Navigating expectations

Take a moment to imagine your parents' marriage or the marriage of some of the adults you grew up around. Now take a look at your...

What should I look for in a Therapist?

Think about the most embarrassing moment in your life. If you can’t tell your therapist about it, then you might want to reevaluate your...

Why should I go to therapy?

Why should you spend your hard-earned cash to go sit in someone’s office to “just to talk?” Well I’ll tell you why! Because you need...